aerospace

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noun

aero·​space ˈer-ō-ˌspās 

1

: space comprising the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond

2

: a physical science that deals with aerospace

3

: the aerospace industry

aerospace

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adjective

: of or relating to aerospace, to vehicles used in aerospace or the manufacture of such vehicles, or to travel in aerospace

aerospace research

aerospace profits

aerospace medicine

Examples of aerospace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Scandium, a rare-earth element, is used in lightweight aluminum-scandium alloys, including in aerospace components, and in solid oxide fuel cells. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

The base's innovations have attracted new aerospace companies to the area, including Joby Aviation, the Sierra Nevada Corporation and Electra. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Adjective

Cygnus still flies today, for the aerospace giant Northrop Grumman, which bought Orbital Sciences in 2018. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2026

And despite the high barrier to entry for non-aerospace businesses, new companies are getting in on the action. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

derivative of aerospace entry 2

Adjective

aero- + space entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1959, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1955, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing aerospace

• aerospace plane

Rhymes for aerospace

• anatase
• anyplace
• commonplace
• cyberspace
• database
• diabase
• diastase
• dnase
• elastase
• fireplace
• hyperspace
• interface

Kids Definition

aerospace

1 of 2 noun

aero·​space ˈar-ō-ˌspās 

ˈer-

1

: the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond

2

: a science dealing with aerospace

aerospace

2 of 2 adjective

: of or relating to aerospace, to the vehicles used in aerospace or their manufacture, or to travel in aerospace

aerospace medicine